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# Ultrasonic Rail Frequency Detection Services Framework

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/ultrasonic-rail-frequency-detection-services-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-05f68e). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED: "Ultrasonic Rail Frequency Detection Services Framework". Published status: complete. Published Value: Value not published. 1 published lot. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (no submission deadline published)
- **Buyer:** [NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/network-rail-infrastructure-limited-coh-02904587)
- **Published Value:** Value not published (currency not published)
- **Submission Deadline:** Not published
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Railway-track inspection services
- **Delivery Location:** UKI, UKJ
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0025
- **Awarded Value:** £10,700,000 (exc. VAT, 1 contract)
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-05f68e`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/ultrasonic-rail-frequency-detection-services-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-05f68e#tl-md)

## Description
Ultrasonic testing is a non-destructive testing method of inspection (without destroying railway components), which utilises high-frequency ultrasonic pulses to detect internal flaws, ensuring track integrity. 
The Scope of Services is to provide Network Rail Southern Region (including High Speed) with trained and competent Ultrasonic Rail Detection Operators and equipment to conduct manual testing of all applicable Track Assets.

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete

- **Delivery regions:** UKI

- **Description:** A competitive tender via RISQS has been completed for the procurement of Ultrasonic Rail Frequency Detection Services Framework. 
The Scope of Services is to provide Network Rail Southern Region (including High Speed) with trained and competent Ultra...

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (1)
- **Award:** Ultrasonic Rail Frequency Detection Services Framework (active)
  - Award id: `083279-2025-ecm_49507-1`
  - Supplier(s): **TrackSys Non-Destructive Testing Limited**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-169347`
  - Value: £10,700,000 † (exc. VAT)

> † value taken from the contract record; the award notice published none.

## Contracts (1)
- **Contract:** Ultrasonic Rail Frequency Detection Services Framework (active)
  - Signed Value: £10,700,000
  - Signed Date: 15/12/2025

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F083279-2025)
- **Last Source Update:** 2025-12-16T11:47:12.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-21T02:44:17.081Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-05f68e